Bob Saverine
Born: 6/2/1941 in Norwalk, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1959-09-12 | Final Game: 1967-10-01
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Robert Paul Saverine
Biography
Bob Saverine was a professional baseball player born in 1941, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1959 until his retirement on October 1, 1967. Playing primarily as a position player, Saverine appeared in 379 games over the course of his career. His tenure in the league came during a transformative period in baseball, as the late 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of new playing styles and strategies, including a growing emphasis on speed and athleticism.
Saverine recorded 206 hits and demonstrated his ability to contribute on the basepaths with 23 stolen bases, highlighting his speed and agility as a player. He finished his career with a batting average of .239, hitting six home runs and driving in 47 runs. While Saverine may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams reflected the competitive spirit of the era and the evolving dynamics of baseball during the 1960s. His legacy is one of perseverance and adaptability in a sport that was beginning to witness significant changes, both on and off the field.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | 861 | 114 | 206 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 47 | 23 | 73 | 149 | 0.239 | 0.299 | 0.305 | 0.604 | -1285.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | BAL | AL | 8 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.238 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BAL | AL | 115 | 167 | 21 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 25 | 44 | 0.234 | -199.2 |
| 1964 | BAL | AL | 46 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0.147 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | AL | 120 | 406 | 54 | 102 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 4 | 27 | 62 | 0.251 | -577.5 |
| 1967 | WS2 | AL | 89 | 233 | 22 | 55 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 34 | 0.236 | -508.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 144 | 136 | 277 | 330 | 18 | 68 |
| 3B | 34 | 30 | 14 | 54 | 4 | 4 |
| OF | 72 | 10 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 49 | 20 | 52 | 94 | 2 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BAL | 2B | 7 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
| 1963 | BAL | 2B | 19 | 17 | 37 | 44 | 1 | 8 |
| 1963 | BAL | SS | 13 | 11 | 23 | 44 | 0 | 11 |
| 1963 | BAL | OF | 59 | 5 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | BAL | SS | 15 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1964 | BAL | OF | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 2B | 70 | 67 | 149 | 169 | 9 | 35 |
| 1966 | WS2 | 3B | 26 | 24 | 11 | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| 1966 | WS2 | SS | 11 | 2 | 12 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| 1966 | WS2 | OF | 9 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 2B | 48 | 46 | 80 | 98 | 8 | 22 |
| 1967 | WS2 | 3B | 8 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | SS | 10 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1967 | WS2 | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 144 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Shortstop | 50 |
| Left Field | 8 |
| Center Field | 64 |